Caribbean Elegance

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Reveals the elegant lifestyle, homes, furniture, and decor of the French, Dutch, Spanish, English, and Danish islands of the Caribbean, bringing together lavish photos of such subjects as Martinique armoires, cupboards from the Spanish Antilles, and English settees.

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